2 Timothy
“Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”
2 Timothy 4:17
2 Timothy 4:17 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, God's strength promise, and God's deliverance — words set in 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9
Common questions
What does 2 Timothy 4:17 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Timothy 4:17 reads: "Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." The verse speaks to God's presence, God's strength promise, and God's deliverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Timothy 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Timothy 4:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." is 2 Timothy 4:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Timothy chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Timothy 4:17?
Verses that sit beside 2 Timothy 4:17 include Jeremiah 1:8, Psalms 23:4, and Deuteronomy 31:6. Reading them alongside 2 Timothy 4:17 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with 2 Timothy 4:17?
Read 2 Timothy 4:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.